After seeing a less-than-conventional psychiatrist for her problems at home who gives her too many prescriptions and bad advice, a mother ends her marriage and sends her young son to live with the doctor and his odd family.

Based on the book "Running with scissors: a memoir" by Augusten Burroughs.Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.For private home use only.Special features: "Inside outsiders" featurette (9 min.); "A personal memoir by Augusten Burroughs" featurette (6 min.); "Creating the cuckoo's nest" featurette (5 min.).

Tristar Pictures presents ; a Plan B Entertainment production ; written for the screen, produced and directed by Ryan Murphy ; produced by Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Brad Grey.

Résumé :

After seeing a less-than-conventional psychiatrist for her problems at home who gives her too many prescriptions and bad advice, a mother ends her marriage and sends her young son to live with the doctor and his odd family.